Type 2 Diabetes

Controlling oxidized copper levels may prevent cardiac complications

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, May 23rd, 2005

Control of oxidized copper levels in the body may be as important as lowering blood glucose levels in preventing cardiovascular complications in diabetes mellitus, according to New Zealand researchers.

A study published in the international journal Diabetes shows that abnormal levels of oxidized copper accumulate in the bodies of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus and provides further support for the idea that treatment with drugs that eliminate this form of copper may reduce the incidence of heart disease. Trientine, developed by New Zealand biotechnology company, Protemix, as Laszarin extracts oxidized copper, which is then excreted in the patient's...

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